265 Watts to Amps

265 watts is 2.21 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

265 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
22.08A 25.98A 15A
24V
DC, industrial control
11.04A 12.99A 7.5A
100V
Japan residential
2.65A 3.12A 1.8A
120V
US residential
2.21A 2.6A 1.5A
208V
US commercial three-phase
1.27A 1.5A 0.8654A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
1.2A 1.42A 0.8182A
230V
UK / EU residential
1.15A 1.36A 0.7826A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
1.1A 1.3A 0.75A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.9567A 1.13A 0.6498A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.6625A 0.7794A 0.45A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.5761A 0.6777A 0.3913A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.5521A 0.6495A 0.375A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.4609A 0.5422A 0.313A

Other Wattages

This calculator provides estimates for reference purposes only. Always consult a licensed electrician and verify compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local electrical codes before performing any electrical work.